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Faith and Freedom in the Birth of America

July 1, 2026

America began with a debate that still runs today: how much should belief shape the nation? The founders lived in an age of reason, yet they were not blind to the moral force of faith. Some say they wanted a country free from church control, while others argue they saw religion as a moral comp

opinion

How science changed our view of history and the future

June 30, 2026

George Washington died in 1799 from a throat infection, but his real shock would have come much earlier—if he had lived to see how science has reshaped our world. Doctors back then used treatments that sound like horror movie scenes: bloodletting, mercury, and even fly paste on the throat. He lived

sports

Sports in the Old Colonies: From Horse Races to Baseball Roots

June 29, 2026

In the 1770s, before America declared independence, people already loved to watch and play games. The most popular event was horse racing, especially the quick backcountry races that used local mustangs. Big cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Charleston hosted more formal thoroughbred meets wit

celebrities

Alan Jackson gears up for grand farewell show after long health struggle

June 28, 2026

Country music legend Alan Jackson is preparing for his final performance at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium this weekend, marking the end of his decades-long career. The event, titled "Last Call: One More for the Road – The Finale, " will feature a mix of today’s biggest country stars, including Luke Com

business

Celebrating 250 Years of American Storytelling

June 26, 2026

The new edition marks a quarter‑century of the United States, and it begins by naming the country’s most iconic companies. A nationwide poll led by a research partner helped rank firms like Ford, Apple, and Disney not just for profits but for how they shape culture. TIME is counted among those that

sports

Sky Sports Reporter Steps Away After Online Abuse

June 26, 2026

A longtime F1 journalist has decided to leave Sky Sports, ending a 14‑year tenure that began in 2009. She announced her departure on X just before the Austrian Grand Prix, a move that follows an earlier episode of severe online harassment. The incident occurred after she interviewed Max Verstappe

education

Schools in Maryland face federal review over transgender student support rules

June 26, 2026

Three school districts in Maryland and the state education department now face a federal probe after following their own inclusive rules for transgender students. The U. S. Department of Education says those local policies may clash with Title IX, a 1972 law meant to prevent sex-based discrimination

politics

Why Faith and Politics United at Nixon’s Old Home

June 26, 2026

A crowd of over 400 filled the Nixon Presidential Library last week to hear Vice President JD Vance talk about his new memoir on faith. The event, held in Yorba Linda, California, wasn’t just about books—it also mixed in sharp political comments. Vance opened by joking about book sales comparing him

education

Maryland Schools Under Fire Over Gender Rules

June 25, 2026

The U. S. Department of Education has opened investigations into the Maryland State Department of Education and several local school districts, claiming that their policies give boys the right to use girls’ restrooms, locker rooms and sports teams. The probes were announced on the anniversary of Tit

politics

School policies under scrutiny as federal review questions fairness in girls' sports and facilities

June 25, 2026

Federal officials have launched an examination into how three large Maryland school districts handle students’ access to gender-separated programs and spaces. The investigation centers on whether local policies follow rules meant to protect girls’ participation in school sports and safe access to lo